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The withdrawal of the proposed 20% Hormuz cargo fee only days after it was announced highlights how quickly trade policy can change. Chemical procurement and compliance teams should document policy shifts and maintain flexible compliance processes to reduce operational risk.

The EPA Endangerment Finding reconsideration could reshape the legal foundation of greenhouse gas regulation in the United States. Chemical manufacturers, procurement teams and industrial buyers should understand how this policy shift may influence compliance strategies, investment decisions and future operating costs.

Kpler confirmed 34 vessel crossings through Hormuz on June 30, a sixfold increase over June’s average daily traffic. For chemical procurement professionals, the number signals the first meaningful Gulf supply recovery in months, but sustained movement over the next 48 hours will determine whether true normalization has begun.

This week's agrochemical intelligence highlights fertilizer supply recovery, phosphate pricing, urea market developments, Bangladesh's ammonia restart, and upcoming EU trade decisions that could reshape procurement strategies during Q3 2026.

India’s tight fertilizer market finds relief as OCP Morocco dispatches triple superphosphate (TSP) shipments, replenishing stocks and supporting crop plans. Yet, global supply constraints keep the market volatile. The article explores the impact of these cargoes and future outlook.

India's temporary customs duty exemption on Monoethylene Glycol expires at midnight, creating a major turning point for polyester manufacturers and chemical buyers. As Gulf supply improves and production costs ease, procurement teams must balance lower international prices against higher landed costs before finalizing Q3 purchasing strategies.
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